But mum Judy, who has supported the 26-year-old throughout his career, wasn't bothered as she said the final moments were a bit of a haze.

"I was an emotional wreck but now it is the best feeling ever to watch your son win Wimbledon. I can't remember what happened in the last game but he was gutsy and determined to win that trophy today," she told BBC Five Live.

"I have been shaking for about three hours now. I have been around tennis for many years, you can never sit back and relax and think it is in the bag. The minute you start thinking too far ahead, it is dangerous. Never count your chickens, just be as supportive as you can be but he got through in the end. He has been strong and composed all week.

"Novak Djokovic is such a strong competitor and to bury him, you have to play really well. I knew he had a chance to win if he brought his A game and he did that. It will be a mix of relief and joy."

Murray nearly missed his mum as he climbed into the crowd to celebrate victory, but both embraced eventually before the new champion was handed the trophy.